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Sanofi-aventis Patient Assistance Program

Sanofi-aventis, makers of Rilutek® (riluzole) tablets, is committed to helping patients with ALS and their caregivers, and provides them with 2 patient assistance programs:

The Rilutek Continuity Program

  • 1-800-RILUTEK
  • Provides ALS patients with the following free services:
    • Complete pharmacy services.
    • Assistance with insurance forms and claims, including job loss or change.
    • Electronic claims processing where permitted by the plan.
    • Advocacy if claim is delayed, denied, or sent to a case manager.
    • Assistance with accessing federal and state payment programs.
    • Referral to the Rilutek Patient Assistance Program.

The Rilutek Patient Assistance Program

  • Provides an equal opportunity for ALS patients to receive treatment
  • Has helped to cover the cost of Rilutek for hundreds of eligible patients
  • The program is sponsored by sanofi-aventis and is administered by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
  • Eligibility is determined solely by medical and financial criteria. All eligibility decisions are made by NORD

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Important Safety Information

  • You should not take Rilutek if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
  • Call your doctor if you have a fever while taking Rilutek.
  • Rilutek may cause you to feel dizzy, light-headed, or sleepy. If you experience any of these, you should NOT drive a vehicle or use machinery.
  • If you miss or skip a dose of Rilutek, do not take any extra tablets to make up for those you missed, but take your prescribed dose at the next regularly scheduled time.
  • When taking Rilutek, avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol; alcohol may contribute to compromising liver function and may be associated with an increased risk of liver problems.
  • The most common side effects of Rilutek are weakness, nausea, lung function decrease*, a mild liver disorder that is typically temporary, runny nose and headache. If any side effects become troublesome, contact your doctor.
  • Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription products and vitamins. If you have questions, please talk to your doctor.
* Not associated with a reduction in vital capacity
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US.RIL.07.07.001 Last Update: May 2007